Author Archives: Dave Noble

Fungi at Birdwood Gully – 2 March 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very interesting and enjoyable day with Sue at Springwood, visiting Birdwood Gully to see what fungi was out. The previous day, I had been quite disappointed with the fungi I had seen along Wolli Creek, but I … Continue reading →

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Looking for Fungi along Wolli Creek – 1 March 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Dave Noble

After recent good falls of rain, I thought it could be worth a look along the track in Wolli Creek Regional Park between Girrahween Park and Turrella Reserve. I did not find all that much out that was interesting. Cruentomycena … Continue reading →

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Birds along the Cooks River – 28 February 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit the Cooks River to see what birds were around. I caught a bus along Illawarra Road, and was soon walking down along the south bank of the River. I was planning on meeting Sue, who was … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney – 26 February 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met Sue in the city, and we headed to the Botanic Gardens with the hope of spotting the resident Powerful Owls. On this visit we spotted both the pair quite easily. Here is one of the Powerful Owls –

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Cooks River Birds – 25 February 2026

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

Another hot day was forecast, but I was keen to head outdoors for the morning, when it was cooler, so I decided to visit the Boat Harbour area on the Cooks River, where there is nice shade and often a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Audley – 24 February 2026

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

I once again headed out with Sue and Valerie for a birding excursion. This time we headed to Audley once again. On our last visit, we had seen a good range of birds. This visit was a lot quieter – … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 23 February 2026

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue and Valerie at Sydney Park at St Peters. We spent a pleasant few hours there looking at the local birds. Walking down the ponds, we spotted an Australasian Darter on the gabion.

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Birds at Camden and Mt Annan – 20 February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had a pleasant day out with Valerie and Sue, first visiting the Miss Llewella Davies Pioneer Walkway at Camden, and then visiting the Mt Annan Botanic Gardens. Miss Llewella Davies Pioneer Walkway Yellow-rumped Thornbill

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Cave of Many Hands – 19 February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went on a trip with Bob and Doug to visit a very good Aboriginal art cave in the Northern Blue Mountains. Apparently, this cave, which as been called the “Cave of Many Hands” was only rediscovered relatively recently – … Continue reading →

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Birds at Barton Park and The Cooks River – 17 February 2026

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

I once again joined Valerie and Sue for another day of local birding. we first visited Barton Park, then went to Gough Whitlam Park on the Cooks River, and later, upstream to the Boat Harbour. Barton Park

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